{
  "id": 11928187,
  "title": "10 Longest-Running Netflix Original Shows (So Far)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/10-longest-running-netflix-original-shows-so-far",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2276559/netflix-longest-running-original-shows/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here is my account of the story, with facts and figures sourced from the provided material:\n\nNetflix has a reputation for producing shows with limited longevity, but occasionally the platform invests in long-running series. This roundup highlights the 10 longest-running Netflix originals to date, focusing solely on scripted adult programming. Five seasons may seem short, but for Netflix, it represents a notable achievement.\n\nThe Upshaws, an American sitcom created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes, is one such long-running series. The show follows Mike Epps' character Bennie Upshaw, a complicated mechanic with a dysfunctional family. The series premiered in 2021 and concluded after five seasons and seven parts in 2026, totaling 60 episodes. The Upshaws breathes new life into familiar sitcom tropes, thanks to Sykes' humor and the show's recognition of Bennie's shortcomings.\n\nThe Crown is another critically acclaimed series that has stood the test of time on Netflix. Created by Peter Morgan, the show chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from 1947 to 2005. With a revolving cast of actors playing the royal family, The Crown spanned six seasons, ending with its 60th episode in 2026. The show received 24 Emmys, the most for a streaming series. Morgan has hinted at a potential prequel series set before Elizabeth II's reign.\n\nElite, a Spanish-language series, holds the record for the most seasons among Netflix originals on this list. The show, based on a British series, follows working-class students attending a high school populated by the wealthy. Running for eight seasons and 64 episodes, Elite features mystery storylines, non-linear narratives, and a significant amount of cast turnover as older students leave and new ones arrive. The show's popularity led to its eight-season run.",
  "summary": "Netflix isn't known for letting shows run forever, but these 10 scripted originals bucked the trend. Here's which series managed to go the distance.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"The Upshaws\" is a 60-episode sitcom about Bennie Upshaw's life",
    "\"The Crown\" chronicles Queen Elizabeth II's reign across six seasons",
    "\"Elite\" holds the record with eight seasons of mystery and drama"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}